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Dhanaulti
A quiet Garhwal hill station in deodar and oak forest on the Mussoorie–Chamba road, with eco-parks and the Surkanda Devi temple nearby.
Dhanaulti
Dhanaulti is a hill station in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, on the Mussoorie–Chamba road. It is a quiet forest stop, usually paired with Mussoorie and Rishikesh.
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What Dhanaulti is for
Forest walks, eco-parks and one temple climb.
In and around Dhanaulti
- The eco-parks. Walking trails and picnic spaces in deodar and oak forest.
- Surkanda Devi Temple. A Shakti shrine: the local story says Sati's head fell here. The walk from Kaddu Khal is steep, so go with good footwear and daylight.
- Forest and village walks. The Tehri district site notes wildflowers, herbs and birds of the western Himalaya nearby.
How long to give it
Arrive and walk
Reach Dhanaulti from Mussoorie and walk the eco-parks.
Surkanda Devi
The steep walk from Kaddu Khal to the temple, then back to the road.
Mussoorie or Rishikesh
Mussoorie is the usual next stop, and Rishikesh follows on many routes.
Arriving & getting around
Dhanaulti is reached by road, usually through Mussoorie.
Getting there
- The best route is through Mussoorie. Dehradun is the nearest major railway station and Jolly Grant, near Dehradun, is the nearest airport; check the road distance and time from Dehradun, as official sources give different figures.
- Cabs and taxis are widely available, and buses also run, according to the Tehri district administration.
Before you go
- Roads in the Uttarakhand hills can close in the monsoon. Check the state disaster-management road status and the IMD warnings before you travel.
Planning around the hills
Weather and road conditions decide a hill trip more than the calendar does.
Roads in the Uttarakhand hills can close in the monsoon. Check the state disaster-management road status and the IMD warnings before you travel.
The walk to the temple is steep and takes about 2–3 km on foot; allow daylight and proper footwear.
How to be a good guest
The Surkanda Devi Temple is an active place of worship.
Etiquette
- Follow the posted rules at the temple, including dress code and footwear.
- Keep forest paths clean and take litter with you.
Insider tips
- Combine it with Mussoorie rather than staying long.
- Start the Surkanda walk early so you finish in daylight.
- Check road status before and during a monsoon trip.
Nearby
Garhwal next stops.
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